Hey Humble Readers...
It's been really unseasonably warm the last couple of days, and I am loving it! Normally around this time of year, we're sitting just around the freezing mark for a daytime high, and we have been getting up to 12 degrees! (that's somewhere in the mid 50s for my friends who use Fahrenheit). Gorgeous! The kicker is, by Monday we're supposed to be getting our first real winter storm, with 10cm of snow. And Monday is the day that we need to drive two hours south. Ugh!
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Somehow in the midst of everything going on this autumn I managed to forget to contact the photographer that we had made preliminary arrangements with for Ginny's first birthday portraits. Bad news is that she's all booked up. Soooo, instead of cute cake smash pics taken in our home, we're going to be doing the standard Sears portraits. Oh well. I went and did a little shopping this evening and found the outfit she's going to wear tomorrow for the pics. I think it's super cute, and I can't wait to see and share the results.
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It generally takes a lot to gross me out, especially when it comes to forensic content on tv shows. I love Bones, CSI, Law & Order, and pretty much any other cop procedural drama out there. But the one thing that just makes me nauseous is anything to do with competitive eating. And the cop shows seem to run with this storyline at least once a year. Can someone please tell me what is entertaining about watching someone jam an obscene amount of hot dogs, chicken wings, or pie? And what qualifies this as a sport? *shudder* I just think it's absolutely disgusting on sooooo many levels.
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Kidney stone(s) appear to be moving about today. Not a lot of sharp pain, but just aggravating enough to make things rather uncomfortable. I wish these things would just pass already. I know it's a painful process (my dad has dealt with them on several occasions), but I would rather just have it over.
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Good news on the GD front... sort of. I've been experiencing some moderate lows. The lows suck, but it means that we are really close to having my insulin levels figured out, and once they are stabilized, it will only be a matter of tweaking them as this pregnancy goes on. Yay!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
This Scares The Hell Out Of Me
Humble Readers,
I came across this story online a couple of days ago, and it just blows my mind.
The gist of it is that presumably a group of kids, incensed that one of their neighbours didn't hand out Halloween candy, wrote him a letter of complaint. Here's what the letter said (spelling/grammar is copied verbatim from the letter):
Dear Mister:
Just in case you didn't know, last night was Hallo'ween. The lady who lived there before made us candy apples. Last night there were no candy apples. Come to think of it there was no candy at all from your home!
We think that is just wrong and would like you to rectify this for next year.
Chocolate bars would be ok since you are a mister and probably don't know how to make Miss Toby's candy apples.
Chips we get too much of.
Thanks
Children of the Hood...
Ps: Don't give us apples we're not allowed to eat anything that isn't packaged.
If you feel bad, you can deliver the candy to us all on the weekend. Maybe Sat, we are all pretty much out of candy by then, and it's cheap to buy now.
I am absolutely appalled that any kid would write and deliver such a letter. It seems clear to me that the parents were involved, at least a bit, as the language of the letter doesn't strike me as that of an elementary school or middle school student. It sounds like an adult trying to sound like a kid.
The attitude of entitlement and greed exhibited by these kids (and their parents) is shocking, and honestly it scares me for the type of world in which Ginny and Halfling 2.0 are going to grow up. I hope and pray that my Beloved and I will be able to instill an attitude of thankfulness and understanding in our children.
(I think this qualifies for Kristin's WTF Wednesday, don't you?)
I have another post percolating about the culture of false fairness that seems to have developed over the last few years. It seems to tie in with this one, but I need to think it through a little bit more before I put it out there.
I came across this story online a couple of days ago, and it just blows my mind.
The gist of it is that presumably a group of kids, incensed that one of their neighbours didn't hand out Halloween candy, wrote him a letter of complaint. Here's what the letter said (spelling/grammar is copied verbatim from the letter):
Dear Mister:
Just in case you didn't know, last night was Hallo'ween. The lady who lived there before made us candy apples. Last night there were no candy apples. Come to think of it there was no candy at all from your home!
We think that is just wrong and would like you to rectify this for next year.
Chocolate bars would be ok since you are a mister and probably don't know how to make Miss Toby's candy apples.
Chips we get too much of.
Thanks
Children of the Hood...
Ps: Don't give us apples we're not allowed to eat anything that isn't packaged.
If you feel bad, you can deliver the candy to us all on the weekend. Maybe Sat, we are all pretty much out of candy by then, and it's cheap to buy now.
I am absolutely appalled that any kid would write and deliver such a letter. It seems clear to me that the parents were involved, at least a bit, as the language of the letter doesn't strike me as that of an elementary school or middle school student. It sounds like an adult trying to sound like a kid.
The attitude of entitlement and greed exhibited by these kids (and their parents) is shocking, and honestly it scares me for the type of world in which Ginny and Halfling 2.0 are going to grow up. I hope and pray that my Beloved and I will be able to instill an attitude of thankfulness and understanding in our children.
(I think this qualifies for Kristin's WTF Wednesday, don't you?)
I have another post percolating about the culture of false fairness that seems to have developed over the last few years. It seems to tie in with this one, but I need to think it through a little bit more before I put it out there.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
12 Week Update: I Have A Theory
Good Afternoon Humble Readers...
Have I told you I have a theory? It's a theory about why this pregnancy seems to be so much harder than last time...
When I was pregnant with Ginny, I had challenges, but not so many this early on. Even things like acne were non-existent while I was pregnant with my wee sweet girl (I never had such great skin!!). And I didn't have a cold or the flu or anything except a little bladder infection right at the end.
Anyway, my theory... when we conceived this time around, I was sick. I had a killer summer cold that I caught from Ginny. I think, because my immune system was suppressed right from day one, that's why I've had such a crappy run these past several weeks.
But I'm determined that's going to change. We're going to go get our flu shots next week, and I am adamant that I'm not going to get sick any more during this pregnancy. I think I have enough on my plate without dealing with more illnesses. Wouldn't you agree? Anywho... on to the update...
How far along? 12w0d
Maternity clothes? Nope, but my jeans were a little challenging to do up this morning.
Body Oddities? dry skin, periods of extreme fatigue (altho it is getting a bit better), alternating constipation and IBS flares, constant hunger, acne, bruises from insulin injections, back ache, cracking joints
Sleep? Well, it was improving until the whole kidney infection/stone thing started. At least I can sleep for about 4 hours at a stretch now.
Best moment this week? Ginny's haircut on Saturday... it was fun and it took my mind off things for a while.
Worst moment? Sunday's meltdown. I'm glad it happened though, because I was beginning to feel like I was wound too tight.
Movement? Maybe... I had some up & down sensations on my lower right side last week. Not sure if I just imagined it or not though
Food cravings/aversions? Spicy, lemony, tangy things. Sweet & sour sauce with some hot sauce added... yum! I really want a good pastry too, but of course that's just because I can't. Cottage cheese is still on the no fly list, along with strong smelling fish like canned tuna or salmon.
Rings? Still on, and still loose.
Gender? Not going to find out, but I'm leaning toward 'girl' this time around. (which, of course, means that it will be a boy)
Intense Dreams? None that I remember this week
Medical Concerns? On 200mg of prometrium 2x a day until 12wks (tomorrow is my last dose... yay!), Gestational Diabetes (insulin 5 times a day... levels almost settled for now), High blood pressure (on 100mg of lobetalol 3x daily), continued heartburn (on 150mg of zan.tac 2x daily), kidney infection/stones (on antibiotics), stye on my left eye.
What I miss? Going a week without something else adding to my stress level, sweets, sushi
What I look forward to? Planning Ginny's birthday party, my NT scan on Monday, getting to go out for dinner with my Beloved in the Big City Down South after the scan
Emotional State? Improving, but still up and down. I find that I have a very short fuse with my Beloved when I'm dealing with the pain, which really isn't fair to him.
Have I told you I have a theory? It's a theory about why this pregnancy seems to be so much harder than last time...
When I was pregnant with Ginny, I had challenges, but not so many this early on. Even things like acne were non-existent while I was pregnant with my wee sweet girl (I never had such great skin!!). And I didn't have a cold or the flu or anything except a little bladder infection right at the end.
Anyway, my theory... when we conceived this time around, I was sick. I had a killer summer cold that I caught from Ginny. I think, because my immune system was suppressed right from day one, that's why I've had such a crappy run these past several weeks.
But I'm determined that's going to change. We're going to go get our flu shots next week, and I am adamant that I'm not going to get sick any more during this pregnancy. I think I have enough on my plate without dealing with more illnesses. Wouldn't you agree? Anywho... on to the update...
How far along? 12w0d
Maternity clothes? Nope, but my jeans were a little challenging to do up this morning.
Body Oddities? dry skin, periods of extreme fatigue (altho it is getting a bit better), alternating constipation and IBS flares, constant hunger, acne, bruises from insulin injections, back ache, cracking joints
Sleep? Well, it was improving until the whole kidney infection/stone thing started. At least I can sleep for about 4 hours at a stretch now.
Best moment this week? Ginny's haircut on Saturday... it was fun and it took my mind off things for a while.
Worst moment? Sunday's meltdown. I'm glad it happened though, because I was beginning to feel like I was wound too tight.
Movement? Maybe... I had some up & down sensations on my lower right side last week. Not sure if I just imagined it or not though
Food cravings/aversions? Spicy, lemony, tangy things. Sweet & sour sauce with some hot sauce added... yum! I really want a good pastry too, but of course that's just because I can't. Cottage cheese is still on the no fly list, along with strong smelling fish like canned tuna or salmon.
Rings? Still on, and still loose.
Gender? Not going to find out, but I'm leaning toward 'girl' this time around. (which, of course, means that it will be a boy)
Intense Dreams? None that I remember this week
Medical Concerns? On 200mg of prometrium 2x a day until 12wks (tomorrow is my last dose... yay!), Gestational Diabetes (insulin 5 times a day... levels almost settled for now), High blood pressure (on 100mg of lobetalol 3x daily), continued heartburn (on 150mg of zan.tac 2x daily), kidney infection/stones (on antibiotics), stye on my left eye.
What I miss? Going a week without something else adding to my stress level, sweets, sushi
What I look forward to? Planning Ginny's birthday party, my NT scan on Monday, getting to go out for dinner with my Beloved in the Big City Down South after the scan
Emotional State? Improving, but still up and down. I find that I have a very short fuse with my Beloved when I'm dealing with the pain, which really isn't fair to him.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Small Things Make Me Happy!
Hey Humble Readers...
How are things in your world? Things here are a bit better than yesterday, I'm happy to report. Several small things have combined to make today a pretty good day.
How are things in your world? Things here are a bit better than yesterday, I'm happy to report. Several small things have combined to make today a pretty good day.
- The stye appears to have gotten significantly better (my eyelid is still swollen and a bit sore, but the lump is gone. The washcloth trick totally works!) and I was relatively kidney-pain free for most of the day. Yay!
- Another thing that made today a good day was that I made a big pot of soup... White Bean & Italian Sausage soup. Sooooo yummy!
- I'm now less than a week away from my NT scan (going for my blood work tomorrow so that they can have the results on the day of the scan). I confess that I'm nervous about it, but I'm trying hard not to focus on it. Just knowing that we will get to see this little Halfling 2.0 again certainly helps.
- Ginny slept for almost two hours this morning, and I was able to take the most glorious nap.
- Ginny walked across the living room today on her own... about 8 or 9 steps!
- We were able to get the car in to get the winter tires put on. Yay! No more stress about that.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Is This Never Going To End?
Humble Readers,
I'm tired of being a whiny suck, but things just seem to be going from bad to worse.
Yesterday I woke up with a sore eyelid. I thought maybe I had just scratched it in my sleep or something, but it's been getting worse and now there's a little white bump on the lip of my eyelid. It hurts like stink, and blinking is a new experience. Maybe it's a sty?
Oh yeah, and we had to throw out a turkey that I had purchased last month when they were on sale because my Beloved accidentally left it on the storage room floor when he was digging in the freezer for a package of tilapia the other day. Somehow neither of us noticed it (it was in the plastic grocery bag that it came home in), and it was more than half thawed.
Anyway, the turkey was kind of the last straw. I just lost it. Entirely. And of course bawling like an idiot did nothing to make my eye feel any better. *sigh*
Tell me I'll look back and laugh at this someday...
I'm tired of being a whiny suck, but things just seem to be going from bad to worse.
Yesterday I woke up with a sore eyelid. I thought maybe I had just scratched it in my sleep or something, but it's been getting worse and now there's a little white bump on the lip of my eyelid. It hurts like stink, and blinking is a new experience. Maybe it's a sty?
Oh yeah, and we had to throw out a turkey that I had purchased last month when they were on sale because my Beloved accidentally left it on the storage room floor when he was digging in the freezer for a package of tilapia the other day. Somehow neither of us noticed it (it was in the plastic grocery bag that it came home in), and it was more than half thawed.
Anyway, the turkey was kind of the last straw. I just lost it. Entirely. And of course bawling like an idiot did nothing to make my eye feel any better. *sigh*
Tell me I'll look back and laugh at this someday...
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